Afternoon Enrichment

Learning and Exploration beyond the Academic Day

St. Christopher’s Afternoon Enrichment program provides opportunities for learning and exploration beyond the academic day. Classes are open to all students in the Lower School and are offered in three sessions: Fall (September-November), Winter (January-March), and Spring (March-May).

Afternoon Enrichment is a separate program from Extended Day. All Lower School boys are welcome to register for Afternoon Enrichment. Students enrolled in Extended Day will be escorted to their classroom at the end of their Afternoon Enrichment class.

Registration Opens on December 15 at Noon

Important Reminders

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Afternoon Enrichment for boys in Kindergarten–2nd Grade

Begins at 3:30 p.m. (except for Soccer Shots).
Boys attending Extended Day

Go to their Extended Day classrooms at regular school dismissal and will be escorted to their Afternoon Enrichment class from there.
Boys NOT attending Extended Day

Should be picked up as usual in carpool and then returned for Afternoon Enrichment drop-off at 3:30 p.m.

Additional Information

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All students will be picked up in the Pepper Ave. Carpool Loop.

Unless otherwise noted by an instructor.
On days when St. Christopher’s is closed, afternoon enrichment is also closed.
Refund requests must be made in writing.

Send to Janine Davila, Director of Auxiliary Operations, at AfternoonEnrichment@stcva.org. All refunds will be made less $50.00. No refunds will be issued after the session begins.
For additional information please email afternoonenrichment@stcva.org

Registration Coming Soon

Registration for Winter 2026 Afternoon Enrichment opens on Monday, Dec. 15 at noon. Please read below to learn more about the Winter 2026 offerings. Email AfternoonEnrichment@stcva.org with any questions.

Academics

Winter 2026 Classes - Jan. 13-Feb. 26

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3D Design & Printing

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) January 14 - February 25
Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Cost: $130
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

With Mrs. Richards, boys will explore the basics of 3D design and printing using Tinkercad. Through a variety of self-paced projects, they will learn how to create their own designs and bring them to life with our 3D printer. Students will also have the opportunity to revise and reprint their creations, refining their work for the best possible result.
Code Masters & Makers: Robotics & Design Lab!

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) January 15 - February 26
Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Cost: $130
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Coders and Inventors! Are you ready to turn screen time into creation time after school? Join Ms. Warren—you'll design, code, and build them! This session transforms you into a Brilliant Builder and Creative Coders, teaching you how to use real technology to solve engineering problems. You'll master programming concepts and complete thrilling, hands-on challenges! Your Mission: Design, Build, and Program!

What you'll do: digital coding, Scratch, Kodable, Master block-based programming to create the complex logic, sequencing, and custom animations that power your inventions. Sphero & Indi Robots: Design physical mazes and structures, then program robots to navigate, run sequences, and complete custom missions. 3D fabrication: Glowforge using digital design skills to create files, then precisely build custom physical components from wood using a real laser cutter/engraver. Physical building: using Legos and recyclables and putting your engineering brain to work! Build and design creative settings, obstacles, and extensions for your robotic and electronic projects.

You'll explore a unique combination of great challenges and fun, leaving enrichment with true confidence in your ability to code, design, build, and innovate!
LEGO Lovers

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) January 15 - February 26
Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Cost: $130
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Love legos? Come build with our Lower School Science Teacher, Mrs. Schnell. This Lego-based class will allow students to create their own imaginative designs and build sets individually or in small groups. Computation, configuration, and developing strategic plans in a variety of construction activities will be offered in this fun class with Legos as the primary teaching and learning tool. (All Legos will be provided for the class.)
Sculpture!

Grades: 3rd-5th
Dates: Wednesdays (7 weeks) January 14 - February 25
Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Cost: $130
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Get ready to build, mold, twist, and create! In this hands-on class, we’ll experiment with all kinds of materials—from clay and wire to cardboard, pool noodles, and plaster. Inspired by our wild imaginations and the amazing works of artists like Jim Henson, Frank Stella, and Claes Oldenburg, we’ll dream big and sculpt even bigger. It’s messy, creative, and full of surprises—perfect for your budding art engineer!
Soccer Shots (1st/2nd)

Grades: 1st-2nd
Dates: Tuesdays (6 weeks) January 13 - February 24
Time: 3-3:50 p.m.
Cost: $125
Carpool Location: Pepper Avenue Carpool Loop

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s program focusing on individual skill and character development. Players will be provided an opportunity to be challenged with soccer skill-building, fitness, fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Soccer Shots (JK/K)

Grades: JK-K
Dates: Thursdays (7 weeks) January 15 - February 26
Time: 2:40-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $145
Carpool Location: St. Christopher’s Rd. Carpool Loop

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s program focusing on individual skill and character development. Players will be provided an opportunity to be challenged with soccer skill-building, fitness, fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner.

Private Music Lessons

We are pleased to offer St. Christopher’s and St. Catherine’s students the opportunity for on-campus private lessons on a wide variety of instruments. Please click on this Private Lesson Registration Form more information, and reach out to our Private Lesson Coordinator Loretta McCray with any questions you may have.